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J. B. AUGUR.

BUGGY GEARING.

No. 102,905. Patented-May 10, 1870.

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Letters Patent No. 102,985, dated May 10. 1870; anterlutcd January '13, 1870.

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To all whom; it may concern:

Be it knownthat I, JOHN B. AUGUR, of P0ngh-- keepsie, in the county of Dutchess and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improve- ,ments in Buggy-Gearing, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings which make part of this specification, and in which- Figure .1 represents asideelevation of the runninggearof abnggy having my improvements attached;

Figure 2, a half-plan ortop view of the same;

Figure '3, ahalf-front view of the same; Figure 4, a vertical section of one of the back axleclips;

Figure .5, a similar view ot' a front bolster-ell p Figure 6, a similar view of a Slltlfliefilll), and Figure 1, a vertical longitudinal section through a portion of the front axle and holster, showing the manner of connecting the same, The object of my invention is to provide an improved construction of the axles, bolster, andcli-ps of a vehicle, whereby strength, lightness, and the easy operation of the springs will be secured; to which ends,

My improvements consist- .First, in forming the axles and bolster flat or square at bottom, and elliptical or symmetrically curved to a central edge at the top, whereby a stronger and 1i gh ter axle may be made, and the same adapted to conven-.

iently receive a-wooden bed, if desired.

Second, in-providing theelip of the hindaxle with a pivoted'liuk, by which it is connected to the spring, thereby enabling the same to work easily and effectively, when the load is bronghthpon-it, without rolling the ax'leover and straining at the points of junction with the reach or porch of the carriage by the extension of the distance between the points of the .springs support.

Third, in forming a circular center or bearing-plate upon the front axle, having aprojecting face which fits in acircular recess in a similar plate formed 'upon the bottom 'ofthe frontbolster, the two being con- 'nected by acenter-pin or bolt, around which the front axle canbe turned at pleasure.

Fourth, in providing the clips by which the shafts are connected to the front axle with rubber or'other packing, placed in recesses beneath the ends of the shafts, by which all noise or rattling of the same is prevented when in o'pcratiomand in extending the shaft-iron over'its joint with the clip, to form a shield whereby the joint is kept free from dirt.

I'n'the accompanying drawings, ,which show alconvenientarrangement of parts" for carrying out the ob-' .jeets of my invention-.-

A represents the hind axle of a buggy, B the front axle, and O the frontbolster, to which it isconnected, as hereinafter described, in such manner as to-admit of swiveling motion.

F isthe reach or perch. rigidly and permanently connecting the rear axle and bolster.

By reference to. figs. 4, 5, and 6, the form of the axles and bolster will be clearly seen. They are made flat at bottom, with sides perpendicular thereto, and curved symmetrically to a central edge at top, by which construction a neat, light, and strong axle and bolster can be made, and a wooden bed or bottom can be conveniently attached to the axle if desired.

A and '0 represent the clips by which the springs which carry the buggy are connected to the back axle and bolster, respectively. These clips are made in the form of yokes, embracing the axle and bolster and .secnred'to plates beneath the same by. rivets or screwbolts, formed in one piece with the'clips.-

The springs D are connected at their rear ends to pins, a, upon the links A, which are pivoted at bottom to pinsa, upon the back axle-clips A. The front ends of the springs, are connected to pins c, at the top of the bolster-clips C, the pins 0 having a small amount of play in the clips. By this arrangement the rear ends of the springs are free to move longitudinally when the weight is broughtto bear 'upon them, without having to overcome the rigidity of the connection of the rear axle with the perch, and thereby strain the'struoture, but, on the contrary, having full scope for the exercise of their elasticity.

13 represents the shaft-clips, which are secured to the front axle B in asimilar manner to the clips just described.

The shaft-irons E are connected to pins at the tops of the clips, beneath which are formed recesses l), which are fitted with rubber or other suitable packing, for the purpose of preventing noise or rattling of the same when the vehicle is in motion.

The shaft-irons are also constructed so as to extend over and cover their connection with the clips, as seen at c, fig. 6, for the purpose of preventing any deposit of dirt or moisture on or around the bolt of the joint.

A circular center or bearing-plate, B, is forged upon the front axle 13, having a circular projecting face, I), at top, and'a similar plate, 0, is forged upon the bolster 0,11aving a circular recess at hottom,-in which face I) of the lower plate fits.

The axle and bolstcnarennited by a center pin or bolt, G, securedby a screw and nut, or split pin, or any convenient and suitable device.

This arrangement enables the front axle to be -.readily turned in either direction for the purpose or" changing the-line of motion of the buggy tothe right or left, the arrangement of the plates B O enabling the proper swelling motion to be allowed without risk of disconnection.

The projection of the lower plate into the recess of by their use the strength, durability, and comfort of the same are greatly enhanced.

Having thus fully described my invention,

What vI claim, and (lesireto secure by Lettels Patent, is-- y I. An agrle or bolster flat at bottom and elliptical or symmetrically curved at top to a. central edge, substantially as described, in combination with the piv oted, bearing and bolster-plates B O, recessed as specified, for the purpose set forth.

2. .The pivoted links A, connected at bottom to the rear axle-clips, and at 'top to the rearends of the springs D, in combination with the springs and clips of a wagon-gearing, substantially as and for the perpose set forth.

'3. Rubber or other packing placed within the shaftelips andbeneath the ends of the shafts, for the pur pose of preventing noise-0r rattling of the same, as set. forth.

4. The combination of the shield a with the shaftiron E and their axle-clips 13, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.,

In testimony that I claim the foregoing improvements, I have hereunto set my hand this 22d clay of March, 1869. v

r J. B. AUGUR.

Witnesses.

W. FARRINGTON, Jno. P. M. FALLMAN. 

